The Tigers offense committed five turnovers in last week's 21-14 loss to Cal. Payton Thorne's four interceptions led to backup Hank Brown getting the start against the Lobos. Redshirt Freshman, Brown first turned heads — completing seven of nine passes for 132 yards — in limited action against Maryland last season in the Music City Bowl.

The Auburn Tigers are back in the win column and is making changes to try and keep things on the right track as they prepare for SEC play next week. On a rainy night inside of Jordan-Hare Stadium, the

Auburn got a nice bounce back win against New Mexico Saturday night, winning 45-19 in a final tune up before conference play. It was also redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown’s first career start, replacing former starter Payton Thorne.

Jordan-Hare Stadium during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

While Auburn's defense raised some concerns in victory, the Tigers offense hummed all night long behind Hank Brown. The Nashville, Tennessee native was decisive, accurate, and lethal on his way to 235 passing yards and a quartet of touchdowns.

Auburn football puts away New Mexico as Hank Brown throws four touchdown passes in his debut as starting quarterback.

With the change at quarterback, the Tigers' offense looked a lot more efficient compared to last week's against Cal. Both sides of the ball put together a fair game t